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SCHOOL LETTER. E came back to the school after the holidays with considerable expectations ; for the Sports which were postponed from last term, were to be held within the first fortnight : but as the lime drew near we began to have forebodings whether the inclemency of the weather would not prevent us from holding them at all. We were extremely fortunate in this direction, and more so than we expected, in spite of the adverse condition of the ground. The Natural History Society, too, thought to take advantage of the blue sky, and went for a trip to Grosmont and Whitby ; but the weather replied by trying twice in the day to soak them, though its attempts were fortunately fruitless. We were all filled with regret when we discovered that Mr. Squire had left us during the holidays ; for not only do we miss his energy and perseverance in school-hours, but also his great enthusiasm in the field, and knowledge of all games, which he imparted freely to others. Mr. Squire was always ready to help us in anything worth doing, and so bright arid cheerful, that we may say with Shakespeare " A proper man, as one shall see on a summer's day." We wish Mr. Squire every joy and success, and hope that we shall soon have the opportunity of greeting him in person, when a moment's leisure permits. We extend a most hearty welcome to Mr. Clare whose wide experience of cricket and willingness to help will no doubt do much to make the season a success.